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YK02 LWR

2002 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,456 mi
Last recorded155,456 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M589,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 LWR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 155,456 miles

engine warning light on indicating a fault

Fail 21 Oct 2015 155,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine warning light on indicating a fault

Pass 1 Dec 2011 139,993 miles

rear diff damp

Pass 17 Sep 2010 129,024 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 129,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 129,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 118,522 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 118,522 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2008 99,343 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 83,596 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 65,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear handbrake just within limits of 16%

Fail 30 Jan 2006 65,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear handbrake just within its limits of 16%

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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YK02 LWR is a 2002 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 89,103 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK02 LWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 24 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YK02 LWR is a 2002 BMW M5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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